Amfortis is ECO3’s dedicated workflow solution for packaging, managing all prepress tasks such as preflighting, artwork editing, step-and-repeat, proofing and rendering. The company announced the release of Amfortis v4.
Version 4 builds on this foundation with significant advancements in automation and integration, solving the evolving needs of packaging printers and converters like shorter runs, tighter deadlines and more complex customer expectations.
PackIQ is a new automation module in Amfortis v4. It analyses incoming files and, based on metadata, naming conventions and job tickets, automatically combines them into a single job. This eliminates manual intervention, limits the risk of operator error and accelerates job preparation. It is particularly effective for the rapidly increasing number of smaller customised production runs, where efficiency in file handling and job setup has become essential.
‘With PackIQ, we focus on removing repetitive manual steps from packaging prepress,’ said Arnaud Becuwe, Global Head of Software at ECO3. ‘As job volumes increase and deadlines become tighter, automation is key to keeping production efficient and reliable.’
Production marks are vital for accurate printing, finishing, quality control and distribution. Amfortis v4 introduces conditional marks that adapt to each job, a new pharma clock mark and support for custom production barcodes. These additions help facilitate print production and avoid costly mistakes.
Amfortis v4 further strengthens its open architecture, offering significantly more flexible integration with third-party solutions. Users can work more easily with externally created CF2 files, enabling seamless handling of layout, die cutting and folding data. Complimentary ECO3 solutions, such as SPIR@L screening and SolidTune ink-saving, can be more easily used with third-party devices.
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